About the author
Stanton T. Friedman was a nuclear physicist who became one of the most prominent civilian researchers of unidentified flying objects, known in particular for his investigation into the 1947 Roswell incident. Flying Saucers and Science (2008) lays out his scientific case for taking UFO reports seriously, drawing on his background in nuclear and aerospace research to argue that the evidence merits systematic investigation rather than dismissal. Science Was Wrong (2010) broadens the argument, cataloguing historical cases where mainstream science initially rejected ideas and inventions that later proved correct, using that pattern to defend openness toward unconventional claims, UFOs included. Friedman's books are written for general readers rather than specialists, combining his technical credentials with an argumentative, advocacy-driven style. He remained a fixture of UFO conferences and media appearances for decades, and his books are frequently cited within ufology as scientifically grounded rather than purely speculative.
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💬 What our editors say about Stanton T Friedman's books
“While Salas and Friedman provide a compelling narrative grounded in military experience, this work may not suit readers looking for definitive proof of extraterrestrial origin or those who prefer purely academic sociological…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Uaps and the Nuclear Puzzle: Visitations, National Security, and the Need for Transparency (Incidents That Demand Investigation and Disclosure) (New E
“This work is essential for dedicated ufologists but may frustrate casual readers seeking narrative flair over documentary evidence. Skeptics will find its defense of the Hills’ credibility frustratingly one-sided, while those…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Captured! the Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience (60th Anniversary Edition): The True Story of the World's First Documented Alien Abduction
“Friedman delivers a compelling, data-driven narrative that strips away mystical vagueness in favor of engineering plausibility. His expertise shines when dissecting propulsion systems, providing a rare scientific framework for…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Flying Saucers and Science: A Scientist Investigates the Mysteries of Ufos: Interstellar Travel, Crashes, and Government Cover-Ups
📋 Editions by Stanton T Friedman in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uaps and the Nuclear Puzzle: Visitations, National Security, and | 2023 | New Page Books | 248 | 9781637480168 |
| Captured! the Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience (60th Anniver | 2021 | New Page Books | 336 | 9781632651877 |
| Flying Saucers and Science: A Scientist Investigates the Mysteri | 2008 | New Page Books | 320 | 9781601630117 |
| Fact, Fiction, and Flying Saucers: The Truth Behind the Misinfor | 2016 | New Page Books | 288 | 9781632650658 |
| UFO Secrets Inside Wright-Patterson: Eyewitness Accounts from th | 2019 | New Page Books | 320 | 9781938875182 |
| Science Was Wrong: Startling Truths about Cures, Theories, and I | 2010 | New Page Books | 256 | 9781601631022 |
| The Alien Abduction Files: The Most Startling Cases of Human Ali | 2013 | New Page Books | 256 | 9781601632715 |
